Practical note
The site is accessible in public space. Respect private property and residents.Monument Venice / IT seit 1908
Richard Wagner Bust in the Giardini
Fritz Schaper’s monument in the Biennale Gardens recalls Wagner’s close relationship with Venice and his death in the city.
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Wikimedia Commons contributor, Freie Lizenz, siehe Commons-Dateiseite · Wikimedia Commons ↗︎01 / Why this place matters
Afterlife
The bust erected in 1908 transfers Wagner’s memory from the private house where he died into a public Venetian park. It documents early international commemoration in a city that was repeatedly a workplace and ultimately his final home.
02 / Plan the visit
Venice
Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.- Relevant years
- seit 1908
- Type
- Monument
- Story
- Afterlife
- Status
- Outdoor site
- Address
- Giardini della Biennale, Venezia
04 / Sources and further reading
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